A pour over timer guides you through each step of the brewing process with precise timing. Pour over coffee requires specific pour intervals and water amounts at each stage — getting these right is the difference between a balanced, complex cup and a sour or bitter one. Select your method below, enter your dose, and let the timer walk you through a proven recipe step by step.
Brew Setup
How to Use the Pour Over Timer
Pour over coffee rewards patience and precision. Unlike drip machines, you control the flow rate, water temperature, and timing of each pour — all of which shape the cup's flavor profile. This pour over timer provides step-by-step recipes for five popular brewers, so you can focus on pouring while the timer tracks every phase for you.
Step 1: Choose Your Brew Method
Select from Hario V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave, AeroPress (pour over style), or Clever Dripper. Each method has its own curated recipe with different pour intervals, bloom times, and target finish times tailored to the brewer's design. The V60 recipe follows the popular James Hoffmann technique, while the Chemex uses a slower, pulse-pour approach suited to its thicker filter.
Step 2: Set Your Coffee Dose
Enter your coffee weight in grams. The water amount auto-calculates using each method's recommended ratio (typically 1:15 to 1:16.7). All pour steps scale proportionally — if you increase the dose from 15g to 30g, every water target in the recipe doubles. The grind size recommendation also appears in the method info panel to help you set up your grinder.
Step 3: Start Brewing
Tap Start once your water is heated and the filter is rinsed. The timer counts up while highlighting the current step with the exact water weight to pour. When each step's time is reached, the display transitions to the next instruction and plays an optional audio beep. You can pause and resume at any point if you need a moment.
Step 4: Follow the Progress
The progress bar shows how far through the total brew time you are. Each step card displays the time window, pour target, and a brief instruction. Completed steps fade out so you can focus on what is current. The pour over brew timer keeps you on track without needing to memorize the recipe or watch a separate clock.
Step 5: Rate and Adjust
After the brew drains, the post-brew rating section appears. Tap Sour, Balanced, or Bitter to describe your cup. The tool then suggests specific adjustments: grinding finer for sour cups (under-extracted), coarser for bitter cups (over-extracted), or confirming you nailed it. Over several brews, this feedback loop helps you dial in your preferred grind and technique for consistently excellent coffee.
Tips for Better Pour Overs
Always rinse your paper filter before brewing — it removes papery taste and preheats the brewer. Use water just off the boil (90-96 degrees Celsius). Weigh your coffee with a scale rather than scooping by volume. Pour in slow, steady circles starting from the center, and avoid pouring directly onto the filter walls. These small habits add up to a noticeably better cup.
FAQ
Is this pour over timer really free?
Yes, the pour over timer is completely free with no limits, no account, and no signup required. All timing and calculations happen instantly in your browser. Use it every morning without restriction.
Is my data safe and private?
Absolutely. Everything runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. No data is sent to any server, stored, or shared. Your brew settings stay on your device.
What is the best pour over method for beginners?
The Clever Dripper is the most forgiving method because it uses immersion brewing, so timing pours is less critical. Among true pour overs, the Kalita Wave's flat-bottom design produces more consistent results than the V60, making it a great starting point.
Why does the timer include a bloom step?
Blooming saturates the coffee grounds with a small amount of water first, releasing trapped CO2 gas. This degassing step, usually 30-45 seconds, ensures the remaining water can extract flavors evenly. Skipping the bloom often leads to uneven extraction and a sour, under-developed cup.
How do I know if my grind size is correct?
If your brew finishes much faster than the target time, your grind is too coarse. If it drains very slowly or stalls, grind coarser. The timer shows a target finish time for each method — use it to dial in your grinder over a few brews.
Can I adjust the coffee dose and water amount?
Yes. Enter your desired coffee dose in grams and the water amount auto-calculates using each method's recommended ratio. All pour steps scale proportionally, so the recipe works whether you brew 15g or 30g of coffee.
What do sour, balanced, and bitter mean in the post-brew rating?
These describe extraction levels. Sour means under-extracted — try grinding finer or extending brew time. Bitter means over-extracted — grind coarser or pour faster. Balanced means you hit the sweet spot where acids, sugars, and bitters are in harmony.
Do the audio alerts work on mobile?
Yes, the audio alerts use the Web Audio API and work on most modern mobile browsers. Some devices require you to interact with the page first (tap Start) before audio can play. You can toggle sound on or off with the speaker button.